Bruins Star Brad Marchand Continues Hilarious Feud With NHL Analyst

Brad Marchand renewed acquaintances with Paul Bissonnette for the first time since the Boston Bruins captain roasted the NHL analyst last week.

And the two came together for another hilarious exchange Wednesday night prior to the Bruins taking on the Chicago Blackhawks.

Bissonnette taped a skit in which he suspended Marchand from winning the Mr. TNT award due to Marchand’s joke — which went viral — about looking like one of the individuals who recently brawled with Bissonnette at a restaurant in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Marchand played along with the bit, and explained why he chirped Bissonnette in the first place.

“I absolutely am going to have to appeal that,” Marchand said. “I do have to defend myself here. I was under the impression I was being attacked. As soon as I heard you going after the hairline, there’s no way that Biz is about to throw a compliment. He’s never done that on TV. Wouldn’t expect it to be the first time. So, I was ready to start firing back immediately and wires crossed. That sometimes happens. I am going to say it was accidental.”

Bissonnette, who jokingly wore a neck brace and head bandages, didn’t hold back against Marchand as he’s known to do. The former NHL player called Marchand an “angry elf” and asked him a pointed question about Boston’s power-play struggles.

“When are you going to stop working on your comedy routine and work on this team’s power play?” Bissonnette said.

Bissonnette’s remarks got a good laugh out of Marchand, who didn’t back down to add to the comedy.

“Listen, Biz, these guys are out here trying to do a job, you’re bringing them down,” Marchand said. “It’s all you do is horsing around. I’m just trying to let them do what they’re supposed to do: talk hockey. And you’re creating havoc out there. It’s time to settle down, move aside. I think I’m moving in.”

It does feel like Marchand would be a terrific fit on a studio show, but that will have to wait until after his playing career is over.

But for now, every Bruins game on TNT will be a must-watch for the pregame interview between Marchand and Bissonnette.